Level

Float switch
For industrial applications
Model RLS-1000
WIKA data sheet LM 50.03

Applications
■ Level measurement of liquids in machine building
■ Control and monitoring tasks for hydraulic power packs,
compressors and cooling systems

Special features
■ Maximum reliability thanks to high-quality reed contacts
■ Very high variety and customer-specific solutions possible
■ Simple and fast installation

Description
The RLS-1000 is a robust, reliable and inexpensive float
switch. Since the monitoring of levels as well as dry-run
protection and overflow protection are cost-sensitive
applications in the machine-building industry, a float switch
Fig. left: Angular connector, float from NBR
is the ideal solution for many plants. The RLS-1000 reliably
Fig. right: Circular connector M12 x 1, float from
detects the level in vessels with water, oil, diesel or other
stainless steel
liquids by means of a permanent magnet and frictionless
reed contacts at max. 4 defined switch points and can be
used in a medium temperature range from -30 to +150 °C
[-22 to +302 °F].

The compact float switch is simple, convenient and fast to

integrate, because it does not need to be calibrated or set
during the installation. This greatly improves the ease of
handling, especially in confined installation situations. Also,
since its robust design makes it resistant to vibrations and
shocks, maintenance costs are minimal
.

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Data sheets showing similar products:

Float switch, plastic version; model RLS-2000; see data sheet LM 50.04
Float switch with temperature output; model RLS-3000; see data sheet LM 50.06
Float switch, intrinsic safety Ex i; model RLS-4000; see data sheet LM 50.07
Specifications

Float switch, model RLS-1000

Measuring principle Potential-free switching reed contacts are triggered by a magnet in the float.
Guide tube length L 60 ... 1,500 mm [2.5 ... 59 in], other lengths on request
Output signal Up to 4 switch points, depending on the electrical connection: SP1, SP2, SP3, SP4
Switching function Alternatively normally open (NO), normally closed (NC) or change-over (SPDT) contact - on rising level
Switch position Specified in mm, starting from the upper sealing face (SP1 ... SP4)
At the end of the guide tube ≈ 45 mm [≈ 1.8 in] cannot be used for switch positions.
Distance between switch Minimum distance SP1 to the upper sealing face: 50 mm [2.0 in]
points 1) Minimum distance between the switch points:
50 mm [2.0 in], for floats with outer ∅ = 44 mm [1.7 in], 52 mm [2.0 in]
30 mm [1.2 in], for floats with outer ∅ = 18 mm [0.7 in], 22 mm [0.9 in], 25 mm [1.0 in], 30 mm [1.2 in]
Minimum distance with 3 switch points: 80 mm [3.1 in], either between SP1 and SP2 or SP2 and SP3
Minimum distance with 4 switch points: 80 mm [3.1 in], between SP2 and SP3
Switching power 2) Floats with outer diameter ∅ D = 44 mm [1.7 in], 52 mm [2.0 in]
Normally open, AC 230 V; 100 VA; 1 A; 50 ... 60 Hz
normally closed: DC 230 V; 50 W; 0.5 A
Change-over contact: AC 230 V; 40 VA; 1 A; 50 ... 60 Hz
DC 230 V; 20 W; 0.5 A
Floats with outer diameter ∅ D = 18 mm [0.7 in], 22 mm [0.9 in], 25 mm [1.0 in], 30 mm [1.2 in]
Normally open, AC 100 V; 10 VA; 0.5 A; 50 ... 60 Hz
normally closed: DC 100 V; 10 W; 0.5 A
Change-over contact: AC 100 V; 5 VA; 0.25 A; 50 ... 60 Hz
DC 100 V; 5 W; 0.25 A
Accuracy ±3 mm switch point accuracy incl. hysteresis, non-repeatability
Mounting position Vertical ±30°
Process connection ■ G 1/2, installation from outside 3) ■ G ⅛, installation from inside 5) 6)
■ G 3/4, installation from outside 4) ■ G ¼, installation from inside 5) 6)
■ G 1, installation from outside ■ G ⅜, installation from inside 5)
■ G 1 ½, installation from outside ■ G ½, installation from inside 5)
■ G 2, installation from outside
■ Flange DN 50, form B per EN 1092-1
(DIN 2527), PN 16, installation from outside
Material
Wetted Process connection, guide tube Stainless steel 316Ti
Float See table on page 3
Non-wetted Case Stainless steel 316Ti
Electrical connection See table on page 3
Permissible temperatures
Medium -30 … +80 °C [-22 … +176 °F]
-30 … +120 °C [-22 … +248 °F] 7) 9)
-30 … +150 °C [-22 … +302 °F] 8) 9)
Ambient -30 … +80 °C [-22 … +176 °F]
Storage -30 … +80 °C [-22 … +176 °F]

1) Smaller minimum distances on request

2) Higher switching power ratings on request
3) Only with outer diameter float ∅ D = 18 mm [0.7 in]
4) Only with outer diameter float ∅ D ≤ 22 mm [0.9 in]
5) Only for versions with cable outlet
6) Not with 4 switch points
7) Not with cable material: PVC, PUR; max. 1 change-over contact or 2 normally closed/normally open contacts with float outer diameter ∅ D ≤ 30 mm [1.2 in];
not with connection housing 58 x 64 x 36 mm [2.3 x 2.5 x 1.4 in]
8) Only with cable material: Silicone or connection housing 75 x 80 x 57 mm [3.0 x 3.1 x 2.2 in]
9) Not for shipbuilding version

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 Electrical connections 1) Max. switch point Ingress Protection Material Cable length
definition protection per class
IEC/EN 60529 2)
Angular connector ■ 2 NO/NC IP65 II PA -
DIN EN 175301-803 A 3) 4) ■ 1 SPDT

Circular connector M12 x 1 ■ 3 NO/NC IP65 II TPU, brass

(4-pin) 4) ■ 1 NO/NC + 1 SPDT

Cable outlet 4) ■ 4 NO/NC IP67 II PVC ■ 2 m [6.5 ft]

■ 4 SPDT ■ 5 m [16.4 ft]
■ other lengths
Cable outlet 4) ■ 4 NO/NC IP67 II PUR
■ 4 SPDT on request

Cable outlet 4) ■ 4 NO/NC IP67 II Silicone

■ 2 NO/NC + 1 SPDT

Cable outlet “shipbuilding” ■ 4 NO/NC IP67 II Polyolefin

■ 4 SPDT

Connection housing “standard” ■ 4 NO/NC IP66 I Case from -

Dimensions: 75 x 80 x 57 mm ■ 4 SPDT aluminium,
[3.0 x 3.1 x 2.2 in] cable gland from
For cable diameter: 5 ... 10 mm polyamide
[0.2 ... 0.4 in]
Connection housing “compact” ■ 4 NO/NC IP66 II
Dimensions: 58 x 64 x 36 mm ■ 2 NO/NC + 1 SPDT
[2.3 x 2.5 x 1.4 in] ■ 2 SPDT
For cable diameter: 5 ... 10 mm
[0.2 ... 0.4 in]

Float Form Outer Height H Operating Medium Density Material

diameter ∅ D pressure temperature
Cylinder 4) 7) 44 mm [1.7 in] 52 mm [2.0 in] ≤ 16 bar -30 ... +150 °C ≥ 750 kg/m³ 316Ti
[≤ 232 psi] [-22 ... +302 °F] [46.8 lbs/ft³]
Cylinder 5) 30 mm [1.2 in] 36 mm [1.4 in] ≤ 10 bar -30 ... +120 °C ≥ 850 kg/m³ 316Ti
H

[≤ 145 psi] [-22 ... +248 °F] [53.1 lbs/ft³]

Cylinder 5) 3) 25 mm [1.0 in] 17 mm [0.7 in] ≤ 16 bar -30 ... +80 °C ≥ 750 kg/m³ Buna / NBR
∅D [≤ 232 psi] [-22 ... +176 °F] [46.8 lbs/ft³]
Cylinder 4) 6) 9) 25 mm [1.0 in] 23 mm [0.9 in] ≤ 4 bar -25 ... +80 °C ≥ 700 kg/m³ PP
[≤ 58.0 psi] [-13 ... +176 °F] [43.7 lbs/ft³]
Cylinder 4) 6) 9) 25 mm [1.0 in] 23 mm [0.9 in] ≤ 4 bar -25 ... +80 °C ≥ 750 kg/m³ PA6.6
[≤ 58.0 psi] [-13 ... +176 °F] [46.8 lbs/ft³]
Cylinder 5) 9) 22 mm [0.9 in] 29 mm [1.1 in] ≤ 16 bar -30 ... +120 °C ≥ 850 kg/m³ 316Ti
[≤ 232 psi] [-22 ... +248 °F] [53.1 lbs/ft³]
Cylinder 4) 6) 9) 18 mm [0.7 in] 32 mm [1.3 in] ≤ 16 bar -30 ... +80 °C ≥ 750 kg/m³ Buna / NBR
[≤ 232 psi] [-22 ... +176 °F] [46.8 lbs/ft³]
Sphere 6) 7) 52 mm [2.0 in] 52 mm [2.0 in] ≤ 40 bar -30 ... +150 °C ≥ 750 kg/m³ 316Ti
[≤ 580 psi] [-22 ... +302 °F] [46.8 lbs/ft³]
H

∅D

1) Versions with protective conductor on request

2) The stated ingress protection (per IEC/EN 60529) only applies when plugged in using mating connectors that have the appropriate ingress protection.
3) Not with process connection G 1/2
4) Not for shipbuilding version
5) Not with process connection G 1, guide tube length L ≥ 100 mm [L ≥ 3.94 in]
6) Guide tube length L ≤ 1,000 mm [L ≤ 39.37 in], switch points max. 3 NO/NC or 2 SPDT definable
7) Not with process connection G 1, G 1 ½, guide tube length L ≥ 100 mm [L ≥ 3.94 in]
8) Not with process connection G ⅛
9) Not with process connection G 1 1/2, G 2, flange DN 50

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Connection diagram

Angular connector DIN EN 175301-803 A

Normally open/normally closed (NO/NC) Change-over contact (SPDT)
2 switch points 1 switch point
SP1 SP2 SP1
4
1 1 1

2 3 2

Circular connector M12 x 1 (4-pin)

Normally open/normally closed (NO/NC) Change-over contact (SPDT)
2 switch points 1 switch points
SP1 SP2 SP1
1 3 1

2 4 2

3
3 switch points
SP1 SP2 SP3
1 1 1

2 3 4

Cable outlet 1)
Normally open/normally closed (NO/NC) Change-over contact (SPDT)
4 switch points 4 switch points
SP1 SP2 SP3 SP4 SP1 SP2 SP3 SP4
WH GN GY BU WH YE BU VT

BN YE PK RD BN GY RD GYPK

GN PK BK RDBU

1) For combinations of different switching output functions the PIN assignment is marked on the product label.

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 Aluminium case
“Standard” Normally open/normally closed (NO/NC) Change-over contact (SPDT)
4 switch points 4 switch points
SP1 SP2 SP3 SP4 SP1 SP2 SP3 SP4
W1 W4 W7 W10 W1 W4 W7 W10

W2 W5 W8 W11 W2 W5 W8 W11

W3 W6 W9 W12

“Compact” 1) Normally open/normally closed (NO/NC) Change-over contact (SPDT)

2 switch points 2 switch points
SP1 SP2 SP1 SP2
W1 W4 W1 W4

W2 W5 W2 W5

W3 W6
3 switch points
SP1 SP2 SP3
W1 W3 W5

W2 W4 W6

4 switch points
SP1 SP2 SP3 SP4
W1 W1 W1 W1

W2 W3 W4 W5

1) For combinations of different switching output functions the PIN assignment is marked on the product label.

Legend
SP1 - SP4 Switch points
WH White
BN Brown
GN Green
YE Yellow
GY Grey
PK Pink
BU Blue
RD Red
BK Black
VT Violet
GYPK Grey/Pink
RDBU Red/Blue

Electrical safety
Insulation voltage DC 2,120 V

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Dimensions in mm [in]

with angular connector form A with M12 x 1 circular connector with cable outlet

with connection housing ≈

“Standard”
“Compact”

Legend
L Guide tube length
T1 Dead band (from sealing edge)
T2 Dead band (pipe end)

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Float stop
■ Adjusting collar, for medium temperature ≤ 120 °C [≤ 248 °F]
■ Pipe clamp, for medium temperature > 120 °C [> 248 °F]
and shipbuilding versions
■ Retaining ring

Dead band T1 float switch in mm [in] (from sealing edge)

Process connection Dead band in mm

Outer diameter float ∅ 18 mm ∅ 22 mm ∅ 25 mm ∅ 25 mm ∅ 30 mm ∅ 44 mm ∅ 52 mm
∅D [0.7 in] [0.9 in] [1.0 in] [1.0 in] [1.2 in] [1.7 in] [2.0 in]
Float height H H 32 mm H 29 mm H 17 mm H 23 mm H 36 mm H 52 mm H 52 mm
[1.3 in] [1.1 in] [0.7 in] [0.9 in] [1.4 in] [2.0 in] [2.0 in]
G 1/2 (from outside) 35 mm [1.4 in] - - - - - -
G 3/4 (from outside) 35 mm [1.4 in] 35 mm [1.4 in] - - - - -
G 1 (from outside) 35 mm [1.4 in] 35 mm [1.4 in] 25 mm [1.0 in] 35 mm [1.4 in] 35 mm [1.4 in] - -
G 1 ½ (from outside) - - 25 mm [1.0 in] - 35 mm [1.4 in] 45 mm [1.8 in] -
G 2 (from outside) - - 25 mm [1.0 in] - 40 mm [1.6 in] 50 mm [2.0 in] 50 mm [2.0 in]
Flange (from outside) - - 5 mm [0.2 in] - 20 mm [0.8 in] 30 mm [1.2 in] 30 mm [1.2 in]
G ⅛ B (from inside) 15 mm [0.6 in] 20 mm [0.8 in] 15 mm [0.6 in] 20 mm [0.8 in] 30 mm [1.2 in] - -
G ¼ B (from inside) 20 mm [0.8 in] 25 mm [1.0 in] 20 mm [0.8 in] 25 mm [1.0 in] 35 mm [1.4 in] 40 mm [1.6 in] 40 mm [1.6 in]
G ⅜ B (from inside) 20 mm [0.8 in] 25 mm [1.0 in] 20 mm [0.8 in] 25 mm [1.0 in] 35 mm [1.4 in] 40 mm [1.6 in] 40 mm [1.6 in]
G ½ B (from inside) 20 mm [0.8 in] 25 mm [1.0 in] 20 mm [0.8 in] 25 mm [1.0 in] 35 mm [1.4 in] 45 mm [1.8 in] 45 mm [1.8 in]

Dead band T2 in mm [in] (pipe end)

Dead band in mm
Outer diameter float ∅ 18 mm ∅ 22 mm ∅ 25 mm ∅ 25 mm ∅ 30 mm ∅ 44 mm ∅ 52 mm
∅D [0.7 in] [0.9 in] [1.0 in] [1.0 in] [1.2 in] [1.7 in] [2.0 in]
Float height H H 32 mm H 29 mm H 17 mm H 23 mm H 36 mm H 52 mm H 52 mm
[1.3 in] [1.1 in] [0.7 in] [0.9 in] [1.4 in] [2.0 in] [2.0 in]
T2 30 mm [1.2 in] 30 mm [1.2 in] 30 mm [1.2 in] 25 mm [1.0 in] 35 mm [1.4 in] 45 mm [1.8 in] 45 mm [1.8 in]

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Process connection

Installation from outside Installation from inside

G L1 Spanner width G L1 Spanner width

G 1/2 15 mm [0.59 in] 27 mm [1.1 in] G⅛B 12 mm [0.47 in] 14 mm [0.5 in]
G 3/4 15 mm [0.59 in] 31 mm [1.2 in] G¼B 12 mm [0.47 in] 19 mm [0.7 in]
G1 16 mm [0.63 in] 41 mm [1.6 in] G⅜B 12 mm [0.47 in] 22 mm [0.9 in]
G1½ 18 mm [0.71 in] 30 mm [1.2 in] G½B 14 mm [0.55 in] 27 mm [1.1 in]
G2 20 mm [0.79 in] 36 mm [1.4 in]

Flange
DN 50, form B per EN 1092-1 (DIN 2527), PN 16

Accessories
Circular connector M12 x 1 with moulded cable
Description Temperature range Cable diameter Cable length Order number
Straight version, cut to -20 ... +80 °C 4.5 mm [0.18 in] 2 m [6.6 ft] 14086880
length, 4-pin, PUR cable, [-4 ... +176 °F]
UL listed, IP67 5 m [16.4 ft] 14086883

10 m [32.8 ft] 14086884

Angled version, cut to -20 ... +80 °C 4.5 mm [0.18 in] 2 m [6.6 ft] 14086889
length, 4-pin, PUR cable, [-4 ... +176 °F]
UL listed, IP67 5 m [16.4 ft] 14086891

10 m [32.8 ft] 14086892

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 Approvals
Logo Description Country
EU declaration of conformity European Union
■ Low voltage directive
■ RoHS directive

DNV GL (option) 1) International

Ships, shipbuilding (e.g. offshore)

1) Only for shipbuilding version

Manufacturer‘s information and

certificates

Logo Description
- China RoHS directive

Approvals and certificates, see website

Ordering information
Model / Output signal / Switching function / Switch point position / Electrical connection / Process connection /
Guide tube length L / Medium temperature / Float

© 01/2017 WIKA Alexander Wiegand SE & Co. KG, all rights reserved.
The specifications given in this document represent the state of engineering at the time of publishing.
We reserve the right to make modifications to the specifications and materials.

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07/2020 EN

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